affect3
Pronunciation: /ˈafɛkt/
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Definition of affect
noun
Origin:
late 19th century: coined in German from Latin affectus 'disposition', from afficere 'to influence' (see affect2)
Do not confuse affect with effect. Affect means 'make a difference to; change' (the changes will affect everyone), whereas effect means either 'a result' (the drug has a painkilling effect) or 'bring about a result' (he effected a cost-cutting exercise).